Ingredients

500g of lean minced lamb
1 garlic clove
1 small onion, quartered
1 large tbsp of mango chutney
¼ red chilli, de-seeded
¼ tsp of cumin
1 handful of fresh coriander

Tzatziki

1 tub of thick Greek yogurt
4 cloves of garlic
½ a grated cucumber
tablespoon of olive oil2 tsp of lemon juice

Spicy Aubergine

1 aubergine, sliced
A small piece of fresh red chilli, very finely chopped
Olive oil

To serve: warmed Pitta breads

• In the food processor add the garlic, onion, mango chutney, chilli, cumin and fresh coriander. Process in short pulses until all the ingredients are chopped and combined but not too pureed.
• In a mixing bowl add the lamb and then stir in the chopped ingredients. You want to work the mixture together so that it holds together but it is not overworked.
• Shape the lamb with your hands into approximately 4 or 5 burger shapes and then place them on a tray covered in cling film. Leave them to chill for about 30 minutes.
• For the Tzatziki place the garlic in a food chopper or processor with the olive oil and lemon juice and a couple of spoonfuls of the yogurt. Pulse the mixture a couple of times until the garlic is chopped and combined with the rest of the ingredients.
• Transfer the remaining yogurt into a separate bowl and then stir in the garlic mixture.
• Place the cucumber on some kitchen paper to absorb any excess water and then stir it through the yogurt and garlic.
• Put the sliced aubergine into a bowl with the olive oil and chilli and mix them around. Leave to rest whilst you cook the burgers.
• When you are ready to serve the burgers brush them with a little oil on both sides to avoid sticking and then barbeque or fry on one side in a little oil for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on their thickness.
• At this stage put the aubergine on the barbeque or in a hot frying pan and turning occasionally, cook until golden brown and soft.
• Turn your burgers and cook for another 5-7 minutes on the other side until they are completely cooked through.
• Carefully open the warmed Pitta and add a couple of slices of spicy aubergine, a generous amount of tzatziki and the lamb burger.

Posted in Get Cooking, Seasons best by admin, james, leanne, stuart.